Criminal Law (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

Passing the exam and successfully completing the course assignments are required to complete the course.

The assignments must be completed before taking the final exam.
The assignments will be marked pass/fail and the exam with a numerical mark.

Objective

The students know the essential content of criminal regulation and the criminal sanction system

Content

The general doctrine of criminal law, the concepts of criminal law, the features of crime, preliminary investigation, coercive means in criminal cases, criminal sanctions

Materials

Lecture materials, relevant legislation; Recommended eBook: Jussi Tapani & Matti Tolvanen: Rikosoikeuden yleinen osa: Vastuuoppi, 2013, Alma Talent Oy

Teaching methods

The course will be completed by attending lectures that will be provided mainly in online lectures (webinar) as well as by independently watching online lectures provided by external parties.

Exam schedules

The final exam is on Moodle from 25 to 27 April 2025. The exam opens on Friday 25 April 2025 at 12:00 a.m. and closes on Sunday 27 April 2025 at 11:59 p.m. The first re-exam opens on Friday 9 May 2025 at 12:00 a.m. and closes on Sunday 11 May 2025 at 11:59 p.m. The second re-exam opens on Friday 16 May 2025 at 12:00 a.m. and closes on Sunday 18 May 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

More detailed information about the exam will be announced in Moodle in connection with the exam.

Completion alternatives

The use of an optional completion method is subject to a well-founded reason that will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Student workload

The learning assignments will mainly consist of court cases related to the application of legislation and the preparation of documents. Two (2) weeks have been reserved for completing each learning assignment so that the assignment will open and close at a specified time.
Student workload in hours:
virtual learning 38 h (including an online exam)
independent pair/group work 35 h
independent study / completion of learning assignments 40 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment is based on knowledge, skills and competence in accordance with the National and European Qualifications Framework, Level 6.

Qualifications

Principles of legal knowledge and a command of how to retrieve and analyse legal information

Further information

To complete the course, you must pass the exam and pass the assignments.

If the assignments are not passed within the above timeframe or the exam is failed, the student must register for a re-exam.